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Toby J. Rider is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Texas Tech University. He earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Illinois (2009), an M.A. from the University of Kentucky (2006), and a B.A. in Political Science and History from Louisiana State University (2001). His research focuses on international rivalry, territorial conflict, arms races, and conflict resolution mechanisms.
- Research Interests: Bargaining theory, sovereignty, border settlements, alliance behavior, and causes of war.
- Teaching: Graduate courses on international relations theory, conflict resolution, and research design; undergraduate courses on American foreign policy and introduction to international relations.
His publications explore themes such as territorial bargaining, rivalry termination, and the interplay between trade and conflict, with a focus on quantitative datasets like the Conventional Arms Race dataset. Recent work includes analyzing how gender representation and sovereignty issues impact peace outcomes. Articles span journals like the Journal of Politics, Journal of Peace Research, and Political Research Quarterly.
Scientific Awards:
- FY 2012 CAHSS Award at Texas Tech University for research support.
Advising & Grants: Mentored multiple Ph.D. and M.A. students, served on graduate affairs committees, and participated in veteran support initiatives. Created datasets on armed groups and arms races, contributing to empirical conflict studies.
